Judy Garland - For Once In My Life (Live 1968)

From The Mike Douglas Show, aired in August of 1968. (Part 1 of 4)
In this clip you can watch Judy singing this new Motown hit made famous by Stevie Wonder in the same year.

[@leahgreensperm]

I was there! I worked back stage on the Mike Douglas Show in that day and had heard rumors during the early morning hours before the show was taped, that she was going to be on the show. The audience wasn't told because of the producer's uncertainty that she'd be able to make it. This was a few weeks before her death and her alcoholism was so advanced that she looked like a frail old lady when they brought her down the back stairs behind the set. It took two people to get her situated on the stool. They handed her a microphone and adjusted her clothing. She was very gracious. She was introduced to a stunned audience. It was an amazing surprise. When the doors opened to the stage, she came to life before our eyes. Her posture straightened and she began to beam her great smile.

[@Michaelbos]

I hope GOD is taking care of her, she deserves it.

[@Bijoushow]

Judy Garland is the definition of the word STAR.

[@noras.5355]

I've loved Judy since I was a teen-ager. I saved my baby siting money so I could buy her record albums. I love her still. I'm now 74 years old.

[@microwaveamerican]

The way she sings "I'm not afraid anymore" gets me everytime

[@MichaelJohnson-wk8tk]

I'm not sure why, but this made me cry. My God........her voice pierced my soul!

[@brmnyc]

Judy just took this contemporary song and just owned it!

[@mbrookes1669]

This beautiful lady was dying but was still giving us us what we wanted

[@jeffbassin630]

The one and only Judy! There was and never will be anyone to come close to her extraordinary talents!!

[@allaboutmyself93]

She had it till the end. I don’t care what anyone says.

[@iamwalt3r]

2023 and still in love with this classic!

[@cinderelmo]

Everyone quit the drama and sadness and tragedy etc. Lets except this video for what it is, wow Judy Garland singing Stevie Wonder!!!!!!!!

[@cinderelmo]

Please everyone stop posting sad comments oh the tragedy blah blah come on people you think because Elvis is dead people oh he was a tragedy or to Marilyn Monroe anyone is going to post that no they are going to say that obviously no she was a beautiful women and Judy was too so stop posting sad comments just cherish the magic that was Judy Garland.

[@tgstock1]

Her poor body was ao broken down by 1968. The fact that she was still able to perform like this is truly amazing.

[@randythompson5154]

I just saw “Judy”...and now I’m just sitting here crying.

[@JohnnyGNV]

JUDY was actually in better voice at this point than she had been in previous years. Often in 1966-67 she struggled through songs but here her voice is open and full. She didn't look her best here, but vocally I think she did well on The Mike Douglas Show - and I remember watching this as a little boy.

[@showtunestarpower]

This video shows that even in 1968 Judy's voice was still in tact. Her breath control, the smoothness of her sound, her unmatched sensitivity, her moment-to-moment acting, and the incredible drama that she brings to the song at the end are a master class in singing.

[@tgstock1]

She was trying so hard to pleaae. She was so ill but she loved her audience. May light perpetual shine upon her.

[@lizselwyn2624]

I remember this! I was there. I was setting up a small buffet in back. She was amazing. She walked in beaming with confidence. She seemed strong and put together that day. She was a powerhouse.

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

My grandfather adored Judy Garland, as do most all the men in my family!